What are the responsibilities and job description for the Junior Database Administrator position at firstPRO Inc.?
firstPRO is now accepting resumes for a Junior Database Administrator. This role will be located in Boston and operate on a hybrid schedule requiring 2-3 days per week onsite. This is a perm hire position that comes with salary, yearly bonus, and great benefits package. Candidates need to be able to come onsite in Boston and the ideal candidate will have 3-5 years of experience.
JOB DESCRIPTION:
The Database Administrator will assist in the management of all databases and database servers firm wide. Major technical duties include the management of SQL Server and related hardware, including storage allocation, database backups, software deployments and documentation.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
- Assist in the operation of the firm’s database servers and storage. This includes software installations, upgrades, service packs, system monitoring and job scheduling.
- Administer and document database backup and maintenance policies and procedures and oversee their implementation. Ensure that all of the firm’s critical databases are adequately backed up and restored on a regular basis. Participate in the firm’s disaster recovery planning and testing.
- Assist IT staff with database-related work, including writing queries, scripts and stored procedures. Assist in code tuning and optimization.
- Assist IT staff with software deployments as required.
OTHER RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Provide dedicated support to HRIS team with viDesktop/viWave and other HR software
- Responsibilities will include software installation, customization and upgrades as well as all day to day operational support.
- Performs other work related duties as assigned.
EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS REQUIRED:
- Bachelor's Degree or equivalent with a minimum 1 - 3 years of experience with Microsoft SQL Server
- Hands-on knowledge of and experience with Microsoft SQL Server 2012 or above
- Knowledge of Windows Server 2012 and above
- Knowledge of SQL, TSQL and general database design and maintenance principles
- Understanding of multi-office network environment
- Application installation, data conversion and testing experience
- Experience with troubleshooting principles, methodologies and issue resolution techniques
- Excellent listening skills and written and oral communication skills, including effective presentation skills
ESSENTIAL CAPABILITIES:
- Ability to relate to non-technical users in user-friendly language
- Ability to manage multiple concurrent objectives or activities, and effectively make judgments in prioritizing and time allocation in a high-pressure environment
- Ability to gauge one’s strengths and limitations
- Ability to deal with changes and adapt to a changing environment
- Must demonstrate the ability to maintain strict confidentiality of the firm's internal and personnel affairs and data security
- Ability to work well with others, harness different skills and experience, and build a strong sense of team spirit
- Highly self-motivated and directed
- Ability to work in a multi-office environment and willingness to travel to other offices as required
- Ability to work effectively in a culturally and educationally diverse environment
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $85,000.00 - $95,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Flexible schedule
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Retirement plan
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Monday to Friday
Supplemental Pay:
- Bonus pay
Work Location: One location
